Authors of books and studies have suggested you should dress and appear similar to the people you are meeting with.

Basic economics would dictate that it's because more people are ready and able to by rather then rent, but it just doesn't appear so...

I had my realtor pull comps for me as well, but the rentals pulled were across the train tracks in a different community and represented a totally different price range that would have given me a false sense of expectation for a higher rent even though they were literally on the other side of the train tracks and appeared to be in close proximity to the agent.

Appraisers use data from the MLS and the $3000 the seller contributes appears in the MLS data and will affect furture appraisals in the area.Investors sometimes say "I have a house under contract for $80K and it will appraise for $100K.

Is there an equivalent for buying from a wholeseller?

Looking at comments on the internet I have some people stating that it does not hold up in a kitchen and others stating that it is superior to vinyl for durability.It appears to be slightly more expensive than vinyl but cheaper than ceramic (when you figure installation costs).

It appears you are worried about too many 'what ifs.'

I did some research for a client of mine regarding a raffle of cosmetic surgery and raffles appear to be gambling (at least in the state he wanted to do it).It may be different if you were doing it for charity -- as in, all proceeds go to the charity and no one profits from it.

Equivalent to buying a 40,000 house.

I would like to think this is a matter of common sense and what I've been doing is just that, following through; however, appearances can be deceiving.